of the medal of to leo johnson. the accused gunman tried to shoot his way into the building and shot a security guard. johnson put him on the floor and stop the attack. >> when you look at all the his courageous actions saved a lot of lives. moving to have my family there. >> this is a man who literally life. his >> this metal is the city's highest honor. law enforcement officers from e fbi and metropolitan police at the ceremony. told us he is not t work. he is going back as soon as he is cleared by his doctor.

shooter pleaded not guilty during his arraignment back in august. is due back in court this friday. montgomery county police are o use a popularwh l to not walk alone at night. was attacked on the capital press and trail in bethesda and this is not the --st attacker this year crescent trail in bethesda and this is not the first attack this year. >> it is about an hour after sunset last night when the attack happened here. tonight, at this community is on edge. there it is yellow crime scene marking where the attack last night. authorities say the 21-year-old was running after stopped for some crossing the path. >> it was dark. she may have been watching the

er. >> that is when her alleged struck, hitting her behind and sexually assaulting her. the bushes.in eventually, calling police from home. this description of the attacker is limited. a white male in his 20s was wearing dark clothing. she was approached on the trail .everal years ago >> it is scary and depressing rally. bethesda, md., you should feel safe here. this couple learned of the attack this morning. >> it is horrible, shocking. >> i am pretty freaked out, quite frankly. place other attack took in july further south on

the trails near georgetown. description is the attackent from here last night. old victimha recovering from a severe head wind. -- wound. >> a man accused of throwing the molotov cocktail has been arson. with the preliminary hearing was alexandria tonight. police say he threw a molotov the foodtail into thursday into the mall. nothattered, but did ignite. >> let's turn to the weather on monday, and another beautiful day. just gorgeous. temperatures will continue to rise this week. >> i like the sound of that. >> i know you do. >> are average high for

is 66 degrees. we are 15 degrees above average. degrees- arlington, 71 with sunshine. annapolis, 70 degrees, not a cloud in sight. spectacular weather. clifton.inton -- in reagan national, 72. through the evening, we will stay clear. overnight, we will see a few high clouds, mostly clear come 46-54 by morning. we will head to the 80-degree mark. weather pattern changes likely for the weekend. enjoy the next few days. until the

election and tonight, the nominees will get their final chance to debate other in front of the entire country. richard went to find out what voters expect from tonight's foreign-policy debate in florida. >> a lot of people will be a lot of folks say they about eachrn more candidate, but many expect their minds not to be changed. in the nation's capital -- think it is important for the undecided people. >> this is the start of the early voting. voters, mostly democrats, president -- >> the rise of the 24-hour news people comment the debates. -- tonight'spping talking points, foreign policy. i am looking for some

spontaneity in these kinds of things. >> the virginia suburbs are a battleground. >> a lot of people out there unsure.e as you travel less, you will find more mitt romney supporters. >> if anybody would have to go edge, it would be obama.nt do something to extraordinary. e is ricken ther rodgers who runs this produce stand. convinced of either one of them. >> there was a lot of misinformation on both sides. neither one of them has spoken like ind made me feel want to vote for either one of them. he says his parents were kennedy democrats, but he has a lot of conservative friends. will all be watching.

the debate tonight at 9:00 on abc 7. go to wjla.com/react on your phones or tablets. using some new technology you can give us your instant reaction. >> police may have a new league murder of aerious local high school student. he was killed on his way to in september and police help and unreported d to his killer. pratt has been covering this beginning.the in capitol heights. >> he was killed as he walked along the sidewalk just about a ago. the crime has been a real r for detectives. is a new lead. they believe that somebody was here an hour before that murder. not found the victim. the murder on september 11,

saddened and outraged his community. the junior was well liked, he was a good student. gathered in his memory. in the weeks since, the search his killer has come up empty. is a new lead and a new from police and his mother. >> if you know something, please come out. >> police believe that just was murdered, as he school, there was a robbery, a mugging that was reported to law enforcement. possible the same culprit committed those crimes. police are now looking for the victim before dawn, they stopped drivers and metro buses to spread the word. >> we have an indication that it

male.young not 100% sure if there was a student or not. knew is likely the victim his attacker. he is probably scared, too to speak to police. elizabeth ross says she understands, but she hopes that be broken. >> i believe someone knows something. i believe a whole lot of people something. >> that fear of talking to the is the real thing. told us it is the way of the streets. people have to watch their own backs. police are hoping that somebody story and do the right thing. >> for people are hurt, one critically after a car crash in northwestrning d.c.. the car was stolen from prince george's county. least one weapon was found inside the vehicle. oncoming up, the search is

tonight for a sexual assault with then d.c., suspect used on his victims to more dangerous. guidelines for cervical cancer screening. >> even though they lost yesterday, there are still too big headlines from the redskins of a, including the return longtime player. of a, including the return longas governor, i cut five billion dollars in spending

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>> police are investigating two d crashes with one thing in common. >> the drivers were street racing. the first one happened friday night. policesecond incident, are still looking for the who struck and hit a pedestrian. >> what is unusual is these are on known -- not known for street racing. what we are learning is a cautionary tale about two young fathers. >> i am in shock.

grandmotherg of 22-year-oldss of two sheather to take over her business. >> my friend, my confidante, my only grandson. >> prince george's county police wills and another driver racing about nine 9:30 for tonight on central avenue. afternoon,:00 in the university boulevard. police to car sitting out the lights began engines and then off going east on university. one struck and critically injured a 21-year-old man. his friends are asking why. >> they think it is a beltway or

something. it is dangerous. >> she rsed her grandson from baby. >> i would not wish this on any parent. >> police are still looking for street race are his struck a pedestrian and took off. he was driving a gold sedan and been a gold honda. the pedestrian that was struck is still in the hospital in naing coma. he has a four-year-old son. people in the classroomdevelopment a shock this morning when a tire crashed to the roof of their building. it happens after the morning rush in philadelphia.

the tire broke off a tractor a car, andt ofocheted through the roof that housing authority building. one person in the car was injured, that no one in the building was hurt. >> we are supposed to be looking the falling leaves, not falling tires. we run at of adjectives. everybody can add their own superlatives. let's get started. congressional country club, this is absolutely -- >> gorgeous. >> thank you. not a cloud in the sky. spectacular all day long. here is what we have for you. beforeore days like this see a noticeable change. more good stuff, 70 degrees

right now. all across the region, are veryres comfortable. high is 66 degrees in washington. 78 degrees in charleston, west virginia. but at this 81 degree reading in -- look at this 81 nashville.in and then it all changes. enjoy these next several days because it will be spectacular. movinge disturbance through chicago land. it will do nothing to disrupt temperatures around the area. we have something new to talk about. say hello to sandy. the latest tropical storm of jamaica.h if you look at computer models, they are all over the place.

maybe the bahamas the next couple of days. this will be about the same temperaturesoler canada. late saturday, sunday, count on rain. in the meantime, absolutely gorgeous weather. it will stay in position to -- our south. it will be 10 degrees above average into thursday and friday. then, this height is out and look to the northwest for the that system moving in. we will keep our eye on sandy what she does. check out the ultimate numbers we see the highs reached near degrees tomorrow and wednesday. mid-70's on thursday and friday.

and absolutely -- it n absolutely -- >> fabulous. >> hurricane season should be ending. >> ok. the eight remaining all stars onl battle it out tonight with the stars. four couples will dance to a some of theire choice. the other four perform a e dance. melissa was taken to the yesterday. no word on whether she will even compete tonight. it is on it 8:00 tonight fiat -- by the final debate.tial >> that is why i do not dance. >> is that why? >> it is hazardous duty.

this week, we are giving you five different chances to enter biggest facebook giveaways. we're giving away tickets to -- justin november 5 at the verizon center. we will give a clue each day the sick and you can enter every day. the winnerounce monday, october 29. deadlock. >> there you go. more bad news for lance armstrong. >> some big news tonight for busy stop thethe got an upgrade. >> a fan's favorite is returning got an upgrade. [ mitt romney ] we have tourning work on a collaborative basis.

look, the reason i'm in this race isis there are people that are really hurting today in this country. and we face this deficit -- could crush the future generations. and republicans and democrats both love america but we need to have leadership -- leadership in washington that will actually bring people together and get the job done and could not care less if it's a repucablican or a democr. i've done it before, i'll do it again. i'm mitt romney, and i approve this message.

>> the redskins have a new site training camp. the camp will be moving to the behind the science museum of virginia. include a field house facility and a spectator area. the cost of developing the site

at $10n estimated million. the deal should be finalized next month. e redskins.ws for th popularhe team's most players is coming back. >> chris cooley was released team at the beginning of the season. after a key entry this weekend, is coming back for another chance. --we searched all over the we cannot find a single redskins not ecstatic to that chris cooley is once again a redskins. >> fans could barely contain their excitement. they were among the first at start this morning get a hold of his jerseys. his number 47 shirts rivals

rgiii's jersey today. >> i was coming to get that jersey. was oneight years, he of the most popular members of the redskins. released one week before t of the season. was let go, his remained one of at the five sellers paraphernalia- the top fivef sellers at the team's stored. after an injury to the team's starting tight end, fred davis. fans think he is the key missing link. they would have a great team likeey could get somebody

him to fill the spot. like him to fill the spot. >> excitement is not just about having a good player back on the field, but one that stands genuinely like. >> i just like his personality. he does the job. also endured in self- defense when he publicly supported his mom during her struggle with breast cancer. e whenfield is going to b s officially welcomed back at the the november 4 home game. more ofill be with much his return. that is coming up in sports. >> i wonder if he has been working out. >> i hope so. women,medical news for how often medical experts screened for get cervical cancer. >> we get some results to help a departmentteer fire stamp out of hundreds of dollars.

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givi the volt high praise. volt received e j.d. power and associates appeal award two years in a row. ♪ >> a search is on for a man who kind of chemical to a woman so he could sexually assault her. the attack happened in theheast washington and has on edge.ighborhood kind ask the police what of a chemical substance could out for seven hours. they said that is part of the investigation. everyone living in fear right now. hope se, word of an it isd sexual assault,

difficult for residents to digest. >> cannot sleep at night. police said a man hiding bushes approached a woman from behind and grabbed her. face and -- the woman in her 30's told detectives the man put on a glove, pulled a bottle at and poured an liquid into the glove. he placed it under her nose and got dizzy and passed out. a full seven hours later, she naked and in pain. police say she was sexually assaulted. they also lived nearby. >> very much. especially after that. >> you always have to look or have pepper spray

new. >> this resident says her heart goes out to the women. it is bad for her, bad for her family. it is a sad situation all the way around. >> you are looking at a live description of the suspect. betweenan-american male of 50 and 60 years old. he has a 4 inch afro hairstyle, a mustache and beard and he was black andwearing a red flannel shirt. we will continue to keep you posted. for a look at top stories. l tribute to the guard at theed that shooting inily research council northwest washington was held today. was working security

fire. gunman opened he is credited with disarming -- gunmen.g the d.c.'s first medal of honor. e warning people use trail to not walk alone at night. a woman was attacked last night the capital press and trail bethesda. -- crescent trail in bethesda. >> the third and final debate takes place at 9:00. foreign policy will take center stage. what is the one thing you should for tonight? i talked to diane sawyer about that. is the final showdown tonight. the final presidential debate before the election. tonight, president obama,

will be there. which man will emerge the strongest leader of the world stage? martha is here to tell you the one thing she thinks everyone should look for. something for parents tonight, a discussion about a behindnd the dangers cheerleading. >> so acrobatic these days, it thebe as dangerous as football field. are saying it is time to change that. >> thank you so much. you can watch those stories and .ore tonight >> some players from the washington wizard's took some to salute america's true stars.

i had an opportunity to join guys. tois a special luncheon women to servend our country. i had a great time. these guys are good about giving their time. not act like they be somewhere else. >> there he is. did you get any good tips? " stay away from the basketball court. >> there you go. seeing delays on 395 southbound, heading towards duke street. eastbound 66, we had a crash there. parkway, accident activity. on the inner loop of the

beltway, across the legion heading towards the 270, on and off delays to montgomery county. some slow traffic as you work your way towards route 50. 270 northbound, heading up heights town. eastbound on 410. you can see the truck with its eastboundou have the right lanes towards connecticut avenue blocked. a very slow go. that is the latest. looking good. the d.c. area ranked as the most big city? says who? >> i have been better, but i been worse. lance armstrong faces more

backlash. distinction asew gun capital of the nation. why are people buying big

>> a another blow to lance career.g's >> he lost most of the titles that made him the most history. cyclist in the controversy is not over yet. cycling's governing body made lance armstrong from the sport life. >> lance armstrong has no place in cycling. be forgotten and cycling. >> he made two appearances at foundation's 15th celebration. >> people ask me a lot, how are you doing? them, i'd been better, been worse.o >> the u.s. anti-doping agency leading the most d successfuld an program the sport has ever seen. organizers are expected to remove his name from the record , erasing his consecutive

victories. armstrong has consistently called the agency's effort a witch hunt. t deals from nike dropped thed cyclist and he is stepping down this foundation. >> he has been the inspiration for this movement. his cancer journal led to this place. 26 people testified that used and and his team substances. even among the cancer survivors supporters, there is concerned. >> there has been a bittersweet time. >> the world's most famous lose ancould still medal and be the target of a lawsuit. a big change of for a local fire

department stamp out of hundreds of dollars. scammed out of hundreds of dollars.

>> the other dupont metro now open with some d new escalators. >> the eight-month project is arelly complete and writers -- riders are48 smoother makes for a commute. they waited for eight months these escalators at dupont circle south to start working again. commuters are not the only ones advantage of this reopening. also takingre advantage. >> the crowds were horrendous. >> daily commuter still remembers the thousands of folks go on the other way broken of those escalators. it was so inconvenient.

>> i expected it to take longer. >> already taking advantage of working escalators at the circle south metro station. prior to the rehabilitation, these escalators were one of the reliable at of all 588 escalators. >> $12 billion price tag, the escalators are sturdy and withstand theto y traffic. >> this was one of the most that metro projects ever embarked on. >> commuters are not the only advantage of the reopening. using this as a chance to hand out deals. here.is nice that we are people see a second option for when they need to get out of town. to get people to join.

>> so nice to see this place open again. not the only project. on fivealso working of them atcts, one city, a major work on station will start after the inauguration. two weeks ago, we told you volunteer fire department targeted by a -- scammer. it happened during the annual fundraiser. the men bought $500. the check bounced come at out of theent was money. they brought a big check to the firehouse. we want to think seven is on your side for coming out and .elping us

>> you are welcome. the department is grateful that five and a dollar astribution from mcdonald's losses -- $500 from mcdonald's as it covers the losses. american college of gynecologyand recommends 38-68-year-old gets a screening once every five years. 21 to 29-year-old should still get checked every three years. increase screening is credited cutting their rates in half. >> the stars will be out at the center tonight. the prize is the country's highest award for humor. includesnoring ellen and lee tomlin.

>> that is going to be a fun show. >> let's see what is coming up at abc 7 news at 6:00. >> gordon peterson is live in the newsroom. lastis will be the debate of 2012. the topic is foreign-policy. go before the anything could have an influence. the polls are very tight. we will hear what both sides are saying before this debate. we will see you at 6:00. to debates in the weather. like it is going to hold for most of the week. >> it is going to get even warmer. we're about 30 minutes from san such right now. temperatures are 68 in arlington.

a day without a single cloud in the sky. temperatures will fall a little rapidly. 72 in washington dulles. tonight will be clear and cool. a little disturbance moving through chicago. we will be the recipients of that warmer air. friday, mid-70's. and then everything will start to change. a very warm pattern for just a few days. ofpical storms sandy, south jamaica right now. the track is going to be north through the bahamas. keep an eye out for the next seven days. temperatures, that will be of rain. chance more for you coming up soon. oni know you did this story

cooley, he is back. after fred davis tore his achilles', the redskins called the plane landed. he passed his physical, so he is official. he returned to this talent of years ago? chris cooley is back. the guy everybody is talking rgiii.s he is the most exciting player in all of football, bar none. he ranks behind only aaron rogers and peyton manning. he makes everybody around him better. this proved to be another coming robert griffin the

third. the big apple variety. it featured a little bit of everything. late in the fourth quarter, but four,am trailing by improvised again and again and did what he does best, he made the play. i always feel like it is going to work. >> why wait for an encore? on the very next snap, and talent.dose of a 24-yard run that had to everybody, even the opposition. >> if i was going to run the offense, i will take that guy down. then this picture-perfect toss. nothing to it, he has done it again. there was still time on the one- an mvp to up the rookie.

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consider the areas in come, households are paying a lower share of their take-home pay. >> our region has the most housing in the d the third highest , are medianon costs e highest, which means 54% of your income is on housing and transportation. philadelphia and baltimore is are also low. miami, riverside, and los angeles face the steepest financial burdens. area residents we spoke with were surprised. >> it is hard to believe that it affordable city. >> that is amazing. it gives us some hope that we bad off as we think. >> the study's co-author insists side, thep high cost ofly

living in this area is proving burden onnsiderable residents. his suggestion? affordable housing to more where there is affordable transportation. >> thank you. it for abc 7 news at 5:00. >> live and in hd, this is abc news at 6, on your side. >> good evening. one last chance before election day, the candidates will face other in front of a national audience. >> the stage is set at lynn university in florida. the topics for this final debate with foreign policy. the polls are very tight. f tonight's preview o presidential debate. he is live in the newsroom.